Staycation Upgrades That Will Also Improve Property Value

Summer getaways will be mostly local for many due to COVID-19 and travel restrictions. With many experiencing cabin fever, they are reimagining their living spaces. The following home upgrades will not only enhance your home’s appeal; they provide the bonus of increasing your property value.

Refresh Exterior Paint
There are budget-friendly ways to touch up tired exterior paint. Pressure washing removes unsightly dirt and mold. Touching up any flaking or chipped paint areas refreshes a home without having to paint the whole house. A front door painted in an eye-popping color like buttery yellow or powder blue can provide a modern and welcoming effect.

Finish Your Basement
Even during the summer, there are days where the weather makes one stay indoors. With the potential for stay-at-home orders extending later into 2020, a finished basement would offer enjoyable extra living space.

Green Thumb Perks
Attractive landscaping gives a home the feel of being well-maintained. It also adds a splash of curb appeal. According to the National Association of Realtors, fresh mulch, pruned shrubs, planting perennials and edging lawns are low budget solutions with as much as a 100% return on investment.

Fixture Upgrades
Kitchen and bathroom fixtures are inexpensive upgrades that have a big impact on giving the rooms a more modern feel. Drawer knobs, pulls and faucets in a matching style make a home feel cohesive and easily compliment a wide range of styles like contemporary and classic.

Laundry Cleanup
Most of us have noticed an unexpected byproduct of being home day after day is a mountain of laundry. Refreshing and reimaging laundry areas make these rooms more functional and appealing. Fresh paint, shelving with baskets and bold rugs give the rooms instant character. Fun wall art like hanging your children’s drawings or family photos can also make it a more cheerful space.

When looking around your home, consider the spaces you’ve found yourself in the most these last few months. Upgrades and refreshes will offer a return on enjoyment and investment.

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